Judith’s Journey to Becoming a Nutrition Champion in Kibera
March 13, 2026
“Her shop is now operational and providing a steady income. This financial stability has had ripple effects. She can ensure there is food at home.”
“Her shop is now operational and providing a steady income. This financial stability has had ripple effects. She can ensure there is food at home.”
CFK Africa supports these teenage mothers in gaining financial independence by providing skills training and placing them in jobs in traditionally male-dominated fields.
“The initiative dubbed, Women at Work, will provide them with valuable training to develop critical job skills often found in higher-paying, male-dominated fields.”
“Through hands-on training, this new program aims to empower young women by creating opportunities for long-term economic security.”
“Financial empowerment is education in itself.”
“I’ve expanded my skill set to include data entry, transcription, and software development, all highly marketable in the digital economy.”
“The organization was honored in the categories of education access and equity, employability and job creation, and health access and innovation at the awards event.”
CFK Africa’s Senior Youth Program Officer, Martha Otieno was live on Radio Citizen speaking about how hands-on skills training is creating real employment opportunities for youth in Kibera.
“There is a potential for us to move the story of informal settlements to actually productive sites where income is generated and products are produced.”
“It’s given me the confidence to know I can succeed as an electrician.”